Levels of Automation in Manufacturing
Journal article, 2008

The objective of this paper is to increase the general understanding of task allocation in semi-automated systems and to provide a systematic approach for changing the level of automation. The paper presents a literature review of definitions and taxonomies for levels of automation (LoA) across multiple scientific and industrial domains. A synthesizing concept is suggested, including a LoA definition and taxonomy aimed for application in the manufacturing domain. Results suggest that the level of automation should be divided into two separate variables, i.e. physical/mechanical LoA and cognitive/information-related LoA. Further, the idea is that LoA in a manufacturing context can be described and assessed using seven-step reference scales for both physical and cognitive LoA.

allocation

manufacturing

taxonomy

automation

Author

Jörgen Frohm

Chalmers, Product and Production Development, Production Systems

Veronica Lindström

Chalmers, Product and Production Development

Mats Winroth

Chalmers, Technology Management and Economics, Supply and Operations Management

Johan Stahre

Chalmers, Product and Production Development, Production Systems

Ergonomia

29-

Subject Categories

Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics

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10/7/2017